Pregnancy and hormonal contraceptives can cause temporary hair loss on the scalp and increased hair growth on the face and body.
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February 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
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August 2016 in “Reproduction” High doses of nandrolone decanoate disrupt ovarian hormones and receptors in rats, with recovery only at lower doses and longer recovery times.
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March 2017 in “European Journal of Cancer Prevention”
November 2025 in “Yemeni Journal For Medical Sciences” Many women using contraception in Mukalla, Yemen, experience side effects like hair loss and mood swings, needing personalized care.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” The combination therapy effectively treats infertility in PCOS without major side effects.
January 2021 in “Journal of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol significantly lowered AMH levels in PCOS patients resistant to clomiphene.
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November 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cyproterone acetate can effectively treat idiopathic hirsutism, but ethinyl oestradiol and lynoestrenol may not always reduce hair growth.
Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
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January 1999 in “The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care” Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
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August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.
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December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
September 2021 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” The hormonal contraceptive combination effectively reduces androgen excess and improves PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss, and menstrual issues.
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November 2019 in “Archives of breast cancer” Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Toxicology” A new method effectively predicts estrogen-related health effects for early screening.
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December 1994 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate with estradiol improved women's self-confidence and emotional well-being without a difference between oral or transdermal methods, but younger women preferred the oral method.
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March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology” Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
April 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.
January 2011 in “Kazan medical journal” Both finasteride and drospirenone effectively manage PCOS symptoms, but drospirenone is more effective in reducing ovarian volume and androgen levels.
September 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” Norplant implants lower some androgen levels but don't significantly change sexual function.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
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April 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
October 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The combination treatment didn't work better than minoxidil alone and caused more menstrual issues.
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November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The niosomes effectively target hair follicles for acne treatment.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
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September 2024 in “Maturitas” The treatment effectively reduces menopausal symptoms and is well tolerated.